Some Cancers Still on the Rise

Cindy Slabicki underwent a lumpectomy and radiation after doctors discovered cancer in her breast last fall. The 60-year old was concerned but took it in stride.

"I know so many women who have had breast cancer and fortunately the ones I do know came out of it okay, so I think I kind of had that in my mind."

A new report from the American Cancer Society finds the overall death rate from cancer has gone down 20% from its peak in 1991. The drop is even greater for the big four -- breast, lung, colorectum and prostate cancer.

"Fewer Americans are smoking. After that it's improvements in early detection of cancer and improvements in treatments of cancer," says Dr. Otis Brawley.

The report still expects more than a million new cancer cases this year and more than half a million cancer deaths. And death rates are still rising for some cancers including melanoma.

46-year-old Lisa Moffitt had a malignant mole removed from her back nearly three years ago.

Like many melanoma patients she didn't protect her skin from the sun.

"Every year I would get a serious sunburn and then I would tan and I thought that was nice."

While you hope it never happens, it is comforting to know medical professionals are trained to treat a serious heart attack... and quickly. If you think you are experiencing a heart attack or symptoms that may lead to one, it is best to call 911. But then what happens? Renown Health invited Kristen Remington to be part of what’s called a Code STEMI Drill to find out in Health Watch.

While you hope it never happens, it is comforting to know medical professionals are trained to treat a serious heart attack... and quickly. If you think you are experiencing a heart attack or symptoms that may lead to one, it is best to call 911. But then what happens? Renown Health invited Kristen Remington to be part of what’s called a Code STEMI Drill to find out in Health Watch.

Chances are you know someone affected by heart disease and stroke. One person dies every 38 seconds as a result of cardiovascular disease. Knowing your risk can hopefully change that statistic. We sit down with a cardiologist for heart attack prevention tips in tonight's Ask the Doctor.

Chances are you know someone affected by heart disease and stroke. One person dies every 38 seconds as a result of cardiovascular disease. Knowing your risk can hopefully change that statistic. We sit down with a cardiologist for heart attack prevention tips in tonight's Ask the Doctor.

Right now the state is in a fact-finding mission to get more information on overdoses: where they're happening, who they're happening to, and which areas need the most financial help. Most importantly, a recent change in policy will make the reporting process happen faster.

Right now the state is in a fact-finding mission to get more information on overdoses: where they're happening, who they're happening to, and which areas need the most financial help. Most importantly, a recent change in policy will make the reporting process happen faster.